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Texans final injury report of the week lists three as out for Sunday's game against the Colts including tight end Garrett Graham, linebacker Whitney Mercilus and guard Xavier Su'a-Filo .

The following players are listed as probable: Arian Foster, Jonathan Joseph, Tyson Clabo, Brian Cushing, Akemm Dent, Kareem Jackson, Danieal Manning and Jeff Tarpinian. 

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians addressed the media Friday to announce that quarterback Drew Stanton does not have any ligament damage and will not need surgery to repair a knee sprain, per the team's official website.

Stanton went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of Thursday's win over St. Louis. Arians said that Stanton "has a chance to return this season. It's a day to day thing." Arians was noncommittal when asked about his starter for Week 16 against Seattle.

"I'll sit down and think who I want to play."

Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans with turf toe. Wilkerson has missed New York's last two games with the injury and has 49 total tackles with 4.5 sacks on the year. 

Cornerback Antonio Allen (hand) is considered questionable while tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) is probable. 

When Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton went down with a knee injury in the third quarter of Thursday's win over St. Louis, coach Bruce Arians chose to go with Ryan Lindley over rookie Logan Thomas. He explained his reasoning following the game, per Pro Football Talk.

"I went with [Lindley] because of his experience, he has been in a stadium and played against these guys and this was not a time to put [Logan Thomas] out there," Arians said. "He is going to be a great player someday, but he is not ready for this yet. Ryan was more than ready; I really liked his poise and his confidence. I didn't feel like we had to scale it back, but I let him throw some balls and he made some nice throws."

Lindley completed four of his 10 passes for 30 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in relief. Stanton is due for an MRI on his injured knee, and depending on the severity of Stanton's injury, Lindley may get the start over Thomas come Week 16 against Seattle.

The Rams backup pass catchers did little Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Tight end Jared Cook came up with three catches, gaining 22 yards. Cory Harkey had just one reception, but finished with 21 yards. Tavon Austin pulled in two balls, gaining 14 yards. He also gained 8 rushing yards on his only attempt of the night. Tight end Lance Kendricks had one catch, finishing with 10 yards.

The group will hope for more Week 16 against the Giants. 

The Rams will have nearly all of their probable players Week 15 against the Cardinals.

Kenny Britt and James Laurinaitis are two of the bigger names on the list. Britt was listed on the injury report, though his issue was not injury related. Laurinaitis is dealing with an ankle injury.

The team will also have Cory Harkey, Will Herring, Rodger Saffold and Scott Wells. All four players came into the contest listed as probable. 

The Rams have listed CB Lamarcus Joyner, CB Marcus Roberson, TE Justice Cunningham, OL Brandon Washington, TE Alex Bayer, DE Alex Carrington and DE Ethan Westbrooks as inactive Week 15 against the Cardinals. 

Carrington was the only player listed on the injury report heading into the contest. He was considered probable due to a thigh injury. The other six players are considered healthy scratches. 

Jets tight end Jace Amaro (concussion) believes he will be cleared to play Sunday at Tennessee.

Amaro has missed the last two games. His production has slowed considerably since a six-game stretch early in the year in which he caught 29 passes for 272 yards. He has just two receptions for six yards since.

Rams defensive end Chris Long was listed as questionable to play Thursday on the team's final injury report for Week 15's matchup with the Cardinals.

"He was OK," Rams coach Jeff Fisher told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after practice. "We'll see how he is in the warmups tomorrow, but we're very optimistic about it."

The rest of the Rams' injured players were listed as probable after participating fully in practice Wednesday. That list includes center Scott Wells (elbow), guard Rodger Saffold (shoulder), linebacker James Laurinaitis (ankle), defensive tackle Alex Carrington (thigh), linebacker Will Herring (foot), tight end Cory Harkey (knee) and receiver Kenny Britt (not injury related).

The Lions have placed tight end Joseph Fauria on the injured-reserve after suffering an ankle injury for the second time this season. Fauria, who left early in Week 14's win over the Buccaneers, returned to score a touchdown.

"It will only make my future success that much sweeter," Fauria said on Instagram. "Trust I'm going to come back the best I've ever been."

Fauria's season ends with six catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.